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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.79, 1,096.70 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.79, 1,096.70 and 617.41 is: 853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.79 : 1,096.70 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.79/1,096.70 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.79x = 1,096.70 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.79x = 677,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,113.55/793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.01

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